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Water Life

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A World of Water
Episode 125 min2008-11-10

A World of Water

From tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.

The Wandering Water
Episode 225 min2008-11-17

The Wandering Water

Water, the messenger of life, never ends its journey through all phases of the water cycle.

Where Water is Born
Episode 325 min2008-11-24

Where Water is Born

In the mountains, water produces the purest and wildest lakes that are the source of all the rivers on the planet. This ecosystem is home to creatures that must adapt to the cold, clear waters.

Liquid Roads
Episode 425 min2008-12-01

Liquid Roads

Streams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.

The Quiet Flow
Episode 525 min2008-12-08

The Quiet Flow

Rivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.

The Soup of Life
Episode 625 min2008-12-15

The Soup of Life

Exploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.

Dark Water
Episode 725 min2008-12-22

Dark Water

From mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.

Useful Water
Episode 825 min2008-12-29

Useful Water

The ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.

Water's Skin
Episode 925 min2009-01-05

Water's Skin

Life exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.

Protected Water
Episode 1025 min2009-01-12

Protected Water

Snow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.

Borrowed Water
Episode 1125 min2009-01-19

Borrowed Water

The lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.

Fleeting Water
Episode 1225 min2009-01-26

Fleeting Water

The harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.

Jungle Water
Episode 1325 min2009-02-02

Jungle Water

The rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.

Salt Forests
Episode 1425 min2009-02-09

Salt Forests

Learning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.

Kingdom of Tides
Episode 1525 min2009-02-16

Kingdom of Tides

Estuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.

Extreme Water
Episode 1625 min2009-02-23

Extreme Water

Salt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.

The Frontier of the Sea
Episode 1725 min2010-01-11

The Frontier of the Sea

The beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.

On the Seaside
Episode 1825 min2009-03-08

On the Seaside

Life on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.

Under the Sea
Episode 1925 min2009-03-15

Under the Sea

Exploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.

In Sight of the Coast
Episode 2025 min2009-03-22

In Sight of the Coast

The sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.

Underwater City
Episode 2125 min2009-03-29

Underwater City

Stunning cinematography captures the extraordinary beauty of coral reefs. Millions of polyps construct these vast submerged cities of coral, where resourceful animals have developed ingenious survival strategies to avoid prowling predators.

The Big Blue
Episode 2225 min2009-04-05

The Big Blue

A look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.

Water's Pulse
Episode 2325 min2009-04-12

Water's Pulse

As rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.

Uncertain Water
Episode 2425 min2009-04-19

Uncertain Water

Scientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.

Water's Voices
Episode 2525 min2009-04-26

Water's Voices

Despite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.

Making of Water Life
Episode 2625 min2009-05-03

Making of Water Life

Looking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.

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